Wooden blocks may very well be one of the oldest toys around. I imagine, from the time of creation, children have sat in their father's workshops stacking wood scraps.  Because of their age old simplicity, I tend to think of them as boring. And yet,… more »

The kids and I have a countdown going on until my favorite special day. (A special day, in our house, is any “holiday” that is not a real, real holiday – which consists of only Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ha. - or a family birthday.) We're counting dow… more »

An Eye Spy Bottle is simply an empty water bottle (or other bottle) filled with rice (or other filler) and various small objects. Your child then turns the bottle, searching for the various items. I kinda assumed the older kids would be more interested… more »

I love how toddlers are so serious about their play. That engrossed look of concentration makes me smile. My 20 month old had this look plastered on her face for a good hour today.  When I emptied the juice bottle this morning, an idea jumped into my… more »

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! And with it a lot of fun turkey activities... Counting Coconuts made a super cute button turkey. This is sure to keep a young kidlet busy for a while, if you're into a little bit of handsewing. No Time for Fla… more »